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South Australia · Postcode 5371
Roseworthy postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 46 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Roseworthy at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Roseworthy ranks: household income is in the top 25% of SA suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in SA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Roseworthy vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Roseworthy | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,073 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,603 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Roseworthy is a locality 46 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5371. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Light.
According to the 2021 Census, Roseworthy has a population of 1,041 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,073, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 18 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Roseworthy includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,603, with 335 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Roseworthy scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Roseworthy include Trinity College Roseworthy and Roseworthy Primary School.
Roseworthy is part of the Barossa statistical area in South Australia.
Roseworthy details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5371 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,041 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,073/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $809/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,603 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 23.8 km² |
| Population Density | 44/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 335 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 18 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.534 |
| Longitude | 138.748 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 46 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Barossa |
| Local Government | Light |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Schubert |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 211 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 166 (15.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 245 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 304 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 113 (10.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 108 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 100 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 58 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 28 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 46 (14.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 102 (31.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 173 (53.9%) |
Schools in Roseworthy
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Roseworthy. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Roseworthy
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.